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Deer hunters

ODFW Articles

Need to figure out controlled hunts, find a place to clam, learn how to fish or get directions to a wildlife area? We've got information on all that and more, straight from ODFW biologists and other accomplished hunters, anglers and wildlife watchers. 

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How to clam and crab

Oregon has over 360 miles of coastline -- that's a big sandbox in which to take the family clamming and...

Regulation changes you should know about

Check out the fishing, clamming, crabbing and hunting regulation updates for 2024. These new regulations are highlighted in yellow in...

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How to hunt game birds
Download the Game Bird Release Permit

Rules for permits and releasing birds, pursuit seasons and competitive dog trials. Download Game Bird Release Permit.

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Where to fish
Required for steelhead anglers; season begins Dec. 1

The Rogue-South Coast Steelhead Validation is required for all winter steelhead anglers fishing in the Rogue Basin or on the...

Herman the Sturgeon
ODFW at work

He is an Oregon icon – Herman, the sturgeon, the state's most famous fish. At 10 ft. long and nearly 500...

Young hunter standing with his turkey in an oak scrub landscape
Where to hunt game birds
How you can benefit

Hunt by Reservation landowners are diverse. They range from small rural farms to large land trusts. Some need help reducing...

Where to fish

Includes lakes in the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area.

Where to fish

Includes lakes in the Willamette National Forest and the Three Sisters, Waldo Lake and Mt. Washington wilderness areas. 

Where to fish

Includes lakes in the Winema and Rogue River national forests, and the Sky Lakes and Mountain Lake wilderness areas.

Where to fish

Includes lakes in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and the Sky Lakes Wilderness.

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Where to fish

This schedule includes lakes in the Deschutes National Forest and the Three Sisters and Mt. Jefferson Wilderness areas.

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Where to fish

Includes lakes in the Willamette National Forest and Mt. Jefferson Wilderness.

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Where to fish

Includes lakes in the Mt. Hood National Forest, the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness and the Olallie Lake Scenic Area.

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Where to fish

Includes lakes in the Mt. Hood National Forest and the Bull of the Woods and Roaring River wilderness areas.

access
Where to hunt big game

Private lands accounts for just over half of Oregon’s land base and include farms, range lands, wetlands, forests and stream...

Mule deer does

Hunters who want to know more about Oregon’s mule deer management should sign up to receive updates and provide input...

Salvaging deer and elk struck by vehicles is legal in Oregon. However, you must fill out a permit (after the...

Where to fish

Follow this page for background on steelhead management, to provide feedback and learn about decisions when they happen for the...

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How to hunt game birds
Adjust your strategy for changing conditions

Frigid temperatures, frozen water, wary birds – the last month of duck hunting season can be tough. Here are some...

Pioneer and other licenses are available for senior hunters and anglers at a reduced cost.

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And much more on ODFW's YouTube channel

This list features some of the best performing videos of the year and takes viewers to unique parts of Oregon...

How to hunt game birds
What hunters need to know

An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has caused the death of many wild and domestic birds in Oregon. Here’s...

Canada geese
Where to hunt big game

Oregon Open Fields is a grant that the A&H Program has been awarded from the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)...

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How to hunt game birds
A test of your shooting skills, a delight for your palette

Learning the flight patterns of the birds, and honing your long-range shooting skills are keys to this unique and challenging...